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New Album Celebrates Tanzanian Folk Traditions and Stories

4/17/2026

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The album Asili ya Mama features ten Tanzanian folk songs collected by documentarian Ruth Ndeto and musician Msafiri Zawose.
It highlights Wagogo, Waluguru, and Wasambaa traditions and themes of culture and community.
The tracks include storytelling Baba Mwenda and wedding songs such as Chamsola.
Musician Anna McLuckie presents The Little Winters with ten pieces.
Musician Jim Moray marks 25 years in folk music with Gallants.

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Story summary

The album Asili ya Mama features ten Tanzanian folk songs collected by documentarian Ruth Ndeto and musician Msafiri Zawose.
It highlights Wagogo, Waluguru, and Wasambaa traditions and themes of culture and community.
The tracks include storytelling Baba Mwenda and wedding songs such as Chamsola.
Musician Anna McLuckie presents The Little Winters with ten pieces.
Musician Jim Moray marks 25 years in folk music with Gallants.